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Garden Route Tour (Departing Cape Town)
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Swellendam
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Tour Duration: 4 days
Start: Cape Town
End: Port Elizabeth
The Garden Route is truly one of South Africa's richest botanical treasures, where you can lose yourself in nature amid the grandeur of giant Yellowwood and Milkwood trees in one of the indigenous forests. Traversing the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains, the many inland attractions, to the scattered seaside resorts and tiny coastal villages abound on a truly majestic journey.
Tour Type: Guided
Regions covered:
Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Garden Route - WC, Garden Route - EC, South Africa, Garden Route
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Tour Details
Day 1:
We leave Cape Town and travel through Sir Lowry's Pass, via Elgin to Swellendam. Explore this historical town and the Drostdy museum (included in cost) before enjoying a lunch stop (not included in cost) in Barrydale. Then continue on to Oudtshoorn for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Standard accommodation in Hlangana Lodge / Queens Hotel or similar.
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Day 2:
Enjoy a morning tour of the Cango Caves (incl. in cost) at Oudtshoorn and visit the Cango Cheetah and Crocodile Ranch (included in cost) before lunch (not included in cost) at Highgate Ostrich Farm. The afternoon is spent touring the farm (included in cost) and optional ostrich rides are available for the very brave! Dinner and overnight accommodation in Oudtshoorn.
Standard accommodation in Hlangana Lodge / Queens Hotel or similar.
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Day 3:
After breakfast, check-out and depart for a journey through the magnificent Outeniqua Pass via George to Knysna. Arrive in Knysna and board the Featherbed Eco Experience (included in cost) for a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon followed by a 4x4 trailer ride and a guided walk. Enjoy lunch (not included in cost) at The Heads; Knysna's scenic lookout point to the open sea. Tonight's overnight stop is in Plettenberg Bay.
Standard accommodation at Lairds Lodge or similar.
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Day 4:
Early morning takes us to the beautiful Tsitsikamma National Park. The word 'Tsitsikamma' originates from the Khoi-Khoi language used by the local Inqwa Tribe that lived in the area some 1700 years ago, meaning 'place of many/sparkling/abundant water'.
We enjoy lunch (own account) in the Tsitsikamma National Park. Our tour terminates in Port Elizabeth.
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Visa Requirements
When visiting South Africa for a period of up to 90 days, travellers from Commonwealth countries, Japan, the USA and the European Union do not require a visa. Visitors who intend to work in South Africa must apply for a work permit abroad at the South African Consulate or Embassy. Before departing for South Africa, check with the nearest South African Consulate or Embassy for any possible changes regarding the visa requirements.
Passports must carry a validity of 6 months beyond intended date of departure from South Africa. Note, Travellers should have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to enable the entry visa to be issued. If there is insufficient space in the passport entry will be denied.
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